fired up the old v8

barmatt · Apr 27, 2010

Decided to fire up my v8 rrc today as it hasn't moved for a few months, charged the battery and it started first turn of the key

, took it for a spin round the field and fell in love with that v8 burble all over again. So I've decided to fix it over the next couple of weeks.

I know it needs new pads and discs (which I have ordered) but I was told there is a dodgy valve on the brake pipe in the front wing, does anybody know what valve this may be? and is it a pain in the arse to replace?

All help greatly appreciated as always.

fett · Apr 28, 2010

Dont know mate but gald another classic will be on the road again!

barmatt · Apr 28, 2010

done the pads and discs this evening while it was still light and now I'm gonna study rave for a bit to find this elusive valve. hopefully be mot'ed and on the road by the end of next week

Ragtag · Apr 28, 2010

barmatt said:
........... but I was told there is a dodgy valve on the brake pipe in the front wing, does anybody know what valve this may be? and is it a pain in the arse to replace?

There is a valve on the drivers side inner wing that has 3 or 4 brake pipes and an electrical connection. I think it measures the pressure in the brake system and if inadequate, lights a brake failure warning light. They do tend to leak fluid through the electrical bit.......could it be this?

GRATCH · Apr 29, 2010

I think its the brake pressure reducing valve. Reduces brake pressure to the rear wheels so they dont lock up. It's just unbolt and replace, on my old classic i just put a tee piece in.

barmatt · May 1, 2010

it is the brake pressure reducing valve, I've ordered a new one so should get fitted tuesday. Gritch didn't realise you could just put a Tee piece in or I would have saved myself a few quid.

GRATCH · May 1, 2010

Tee piece would probably invalidate insurance

fired up the old v8

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